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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1931
Page
8
Tall Lyn Ross and his brother from Du Chesnea visited friends in Vernal for Thanksgiving Day, sharing a quiet reunion and holiday greetings.
Mrs Solon Richardson and Wilmer of Midvale visited friends in Vernal over the weekend and returned home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jack Kay and son Darrell spent last week in East Lake City. Mr Kay is a state engineer in the U 8 40 era.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Lyman and their children have moved to Vernal where they plan to spend the winter, adapting their household for the seasonal stay in the new location.
Neltn and Loyal Muorkley spent Thanksgiving with folk in Tridell and were accompanied by Ruth Bingham.
A baby girl was born Sunday November 20 to Mr and Mrs Ele don Chipman of Burlay Idaho. Mire Chipman was formerly Miss Theora Erckson.
Mr and Mrs Coombs of Salt Lake City are in a Uintah Court Cabin. Coombs is a state inspector on the new U HS 40 project under construction.
Mr and Mrs Lotis Fisher of Du Chesne visited at the home of Mrs Fisher's parents, Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Jr. They returned home Saturday.
Mr and Mrs E Jo Young Jr hosted Mr and Mrs Arson Collett of Hanna Utah for Thanksgiving weekend. Collettformerly Miss Clela Young.
Special exercises marked a closed Ver nal Second ward Primary session until spring. AFaeh class in the Primary offered part of the program and officers served cookies to all children present.
Dan Carrell of Midvale underwent an operation at the LDp 8S hospital last week his father Finest Faton reports she is getting along as well as can be expected.
Mrs Olive Long of Colorado vacationing at the home of Mr and Mrs Prnest Maton in Frome has gone back to her residence on Saturday of last week. She is a cousin of Vira Eaton.
Milas Y Colton son of Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Jr spent the holidays visiting his parents in Tupelo. He was editor of the yearbook for two years at Pontotah High School and now leads the Fox Farm project at William Creeksem in Murray.
Mr and Mrs Willan Iteksen d Murray and F J Young Sr and Danny Hunt of Salt Lake City visited Vernal last weekend. They stayed with Mr and Mrs Adelbert Colton Jr Mr and Mrs Frank Siddowly and Mr and Mrs F J Young Jr. They returned home Saturday.
June Hacking son of Mio and Mire Joseph P Hacking, a student at Brigham Young University, spent Thanksgiving at home and returned to Provo Sunday. A clash over hometown pride led to a broken nose, the injury suffered during an argument with a roommate.
Lorna Siddoway returned to Galt Lake City Sunday after spending the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents.
Miss Maude Wooley returns from Cedar City where she had visited her sister Mrs Yona Leigh on Thursday.
Mrs Lucy Rackham returned to Vernal Sunday from Salt Lake City where she had been on a buying trip.
Mr and Mrs Lindsey Oaks announce the arrival of a baby girl born Tuesday December 1, joyful news for the family. The new arrival adds happiness to their home as relatives share in the celebration.
Mr and Mrs G J Neal and daughters Margret and Bartho of Fort Duchesne were visitors in Ver nal on Monday.
Miss Ollns Westere of Duchesne City spent Thanksgiving with her Ulster Mig Dall and returned to work Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Towers and their two daughters of Pureka visited last week with Mr and Mrs L G Noble. Mrs Noble is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Towers, linking both families in a social visit noted in local society circles.
Ralph G. Alexander departed for Salt Lake City on Saturday November 28 where he will receive medical treatment at the LBD 5 hospital.
Miss Carol Kirkham and relatives from East Lake City served as visitors during the Thanksgiving vacation, paying respects to Mrs Warold Davis. Oscar Kirkham and Irvin Mac Donald named in the visitation grouping.
DeLos Watkins, who has been tending the A and C in Logan, was home during the Thanksgiving recess visiting with his parents. He returned to Logan Sunday.
Leo Thorne and WWA Tanks arrived back Sunday after spending Thanksgiving with their children who attend school in East Lake City.
Mr and Mrs BR A Bryson, with BR A Bryson serving as secretary and treasurer for the Raven Oil Company, traveled to Rangely Colorado on Monday. Bryson returned from Cody Wyoming on Friday.
Miss Jern Cald and Mr and Mrs Dadd Calder came back from Salt Lake City Saturday after visiting friends and relatives over Thanksgiving holidays.
The Sander Mercantile company occupies the Joe Bullock store and opened for business last week. Mr Banders returns to the mercantile trade and many friends rejoice at his comeback in the tile business.
Tloyd Noel and his brother Wight prepare for travel to California and Logan before entering the mission home in St Lake City. The two youths are reportedly joining a mission community and will be away as part of their church service.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Horrocks hosted Thanksgiving dinners at their home on Thursday with guests including Mr and Mrs W P White Kir and Mrs Raymond White and baby and son Curtis of Vernal and Mr and Mrs Ottis Horrocks and family of Tankett.
Dr Paulings traveled with Mrs Ruth Bennion and Grace Hansen leaving Tuesday for Salt Lake City. Mrs Bennion went to Springville to spend Thanksgiving with relatives. Russ Hansen visited sister Norma who attends BYU. They returned home Sunday.
A baby girl was born on Saturday to Mr and Mrs C P F Ruppe. The birth adds a new member to the local family.
Dr Charlies TC Wirth made a business trip to Myton on Sunday and returned on Monday.
Wong Bing, a merchant at Art Duchesne, traveled to Vernal on Thursday for business purposes.
Uintah State Bank and Bank of Vernal mailed pledge notices to customers urging woollen Christmas gift purchases. The letters included a list of suggested woolen items for the holiday season.
At a county commissioners meeting, Tied Ruple was chosen to organize a range horse roundup. The exact date of the roundup will be announced later.
Mrs FE R Cooper announces that all proceeds from the show on Wednesday December 0 will be donated to the county poor relief fund.
State Inspector E T Barrett states shipments started this week with more than 34 carloads expected for the season. Barrett notes the effort aims to supply Pacific coast markets with Utah grown turkeys.
After a nearly uninterrupted fall, the farm price index rose to T1a4 in the last month, up from 63 on October 15, signaling a turn and an uptick in prices.
A public utilities hearing is scheduled at Vernal December B on the application by OLC Yearlsley and ACG Nichols known as the Lincoln Truck Ones to operate automobile freight service between Ball Lake Ogden and Vernal.
A homey Maeser round includes Mr and Mrs John L McConkie hosting Thanksgiving with sons John H and Lynn and guests. Friends and relatives visit Jensen Ward, Arch Jenkins, and the McConkies while others travel to Bingham and Myton for gatherings. Community notices note socials, church group meetings, and local travel for missions.
Mrs E Peterson travels to Manti after being summoned for the serious illness of her sister Mra Osmond Olsen formerly Sadie Staker. The sister has been ill since last July and is linked to Mrs Alice Morrill of Tridel.
County Treasurer Martin W Curtis reports taxes are paid this year as in the prior year and expects little delinquency by year end. During the first two days of December about $17,000 was paid.
At a Monday night meeting the Trons Club directors agreed to join other city organizations in decorating the town for Christmas. The plan calls for about four large evergreen trees styled in Yuletide decor at key street corners.
Supervisor J O Stewart travels from Bunch to Gridger Valley Wyoming to consult stockmen about building on the Ashley Forest addition. He will attend a forest supervisors and rangers conference in Ogden where fire policy for the region will be discussed. Ranger Goten Lambert also plans to attend.
New cars arrive for Christmas Eve celebration at Imperial Hall. Festive event features the Four Big Dunes dance troupe performing as visitors enjoy holiday displays and nightlife cheer.
Miss Ruth Elart sponsors Grace Blaugh as editor Lawrence Colton leads athletic reporting with Kora Dennion and the local staff delivering the high school news in a period-voice bulletin.
The 1931 Christmas Seal celebrates a 26 year effort against tuberculosis with a special design showing a stagecoach driven by four horses and passengers blowing horns. The piece praises progress in reducing TB deaths over twenty five years and urges continued support this holiday season. It emphasizes the role of Christians and the American Christmas spirit in funding the cause.
The Yearbook campaign began Monday creating excitement as students await the outcome. Winners receive a free yearbook with their name in gold on the cover. Salesmen named Eldon Cook Clinton Peterson Hex Olsen and Henry Millecam are set to lead. The drive lasts two weeks with cooperation from students and the Unitahn staff to produce this year’s annual.
Miss Louie Jorgensen entertained the Ashton family at her home for a Thanksgiving dinner. Those present were Mr and Mrs Lowe Ashton and baby of Duchene City, Mr and Mrs Clarence Ashton and child of Roosevelt, Mr and Mrs Ashton and Mrs Leslie Ashton of Vernal.
Mr and Mrs O 8 Carter bring Don for treatment with Dr Robbins a plastic specialist. They plan to return Thursday or Friday for further medical attention and weekly K Ray pictures to monitor the wound condition.
Mr ard dfrs Bruce Smith and family of Roosevelt spent Thanksgiving with Bir and Mrs Philip Watkins and family Mrs Smith and Kira Watkins are twin sisters. Mr and Mrs Smith assisted at the home of Mr and Mrs Driver E Smith during the sickness and death of their small baby. Bruce Smith is a brother of Driver Braith and accompanied Drived to Logan where the baby was buried.
The Home Eeant Ag Club presented a Wednesday November 26 program with an Indian theme. The show opened with Winns Six Aces numbers and included Clifford Caldwell reading Glen Guiman saxophone solo Liosd Winn vocal solo Ruth Winder and Vonda Spiers solos. Supt If B Olten spoke on the History of Thanksgiving Day.
A group of Future Farmers of Uintah under Harold Lundell trains for a boxing and wrestling contest with Future Farmers of Ferron at Ferron on Friday December 5. The event aims to build physical fitness, sportsmanship, and closer bonds between chapters. about eight to ten Uintah boys expected to compete.
Coach Davis has a temporary squad of about fifteen players as he begins the season with a two game series against Castle Dale and Fier ro n high schools this weekend December 5 and 6. A preliminary travel party of eight to ten players will depart for Castle Dale Friday morning to evaluate prospects for the year.
Miss Isabelle Dillman enjoyed a pleasant Thanksgiving holiday in Tridell with longtime friend Virginia Kitchen sharing meals and stories full of seasonal cheer.
Zelply Calderly takes Calvin Marshalls place in the classroom shifting assignments within the school. Calderly steps into the role as Marshalls departs from the class context amid school staffing changes.
Vinlee Pearce suffered a wrist sprain from a fall and is reported improving at this time.
In a classroom switch, Prank Goodrich filled in for Mr Goodrich who was taken ill. The substitute managed the lesson and maintained classroom routines while the regular teacher was absent.
Entertained eighteen UH faculty and friends last Saturday. Luncheon served at 7:30 with 500 prize pool later. Prizes awarded to Mr and Mrs Ellis Wilton and others listed among attendees.
Alice Caldwell joined a gathering of her sisters in Dry Fork last Wednesday. The event was noted in local society circles for its familial ties and communal camaraderie.
The III held two parties for members and pledges with a chicken supper, rummy games, and refreshments after events on November 21 and November 25. Attendees included Grate Blaugh, Alta Pax, Elna Huting LaRue Hunting, Helen Beies t, Ora Freestone, Katherine Davidson, Barta Benderson, Elma and Kora Rennion.
Glines and surrounding families share Thanksgiving visits and moves. New residents Mr and Mrs Lewis Horrocks and family take over the James Winn home. Elmer Dell buys Wm Meltes Ranch for spring move. Baby girl arrives for Mr and Mrs Evan Perry. shock over grandfather Duncan’s death. Primary hosts a winter dance. church members help Ed Barker with shingles. plus various trips and visits among neighbors.
A list of individuals including Ton, Lowell Fox, Howard Noel, George Alexander, Simon Colton, Weldon Bastian, Vernon Coilier, Rex Harvey, Mark Hall, Tenny Johnston and Allen appears in the archival text. The snippet provides personal names without context or roles.
Readable notes describe dance schedules at the Imperial Hall for Christmas Eve Christmas Night and New Years Eve New Years Night events. Details on timing and performers are limited but indicate a festive program.
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